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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 497.70 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 497.70 and 259.56 is: 389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 497.70 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/497.70 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 497.70 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 129,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,183.01/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.20

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